Jingning Early Crisp Pear

Jingning Early Crisp Pear

　　Jingning County is located in the eastern part of Gansu Province, within the loess plateau hilly and gully region. The soil is predominantly loessial loam, accounting for 91.18% of the county’s total soil area. The soil contains 0.92% organic matter, 0.072% total nitrogen, 8.24 PPM available phosphorus, and 170.1 PPM available potassium. The region has a warm temperate semi-humid and semi-arid climate, with distinct seasons, mild temperatures, and abundant sunlight. The average annual temperature is 7.1°C, the frost-free period is 159 days, and the average annual sunshine duration is 2,238 hours. Precipitation is higher in summer and lower in winter and spring, with an average annual rainfall of 450.8 millimeters and an annual evaporation rate of 1,469 millimeters. The unique geographical, climatic, and soil conditions are highly favorable for apple production. Jingning has been recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture as the “Optimal Apple Cultivation Area on the Loess Plateau,” and the area is also well-suited for the growth of Early Crisp Pears.

　　 Jingning enjoys unique climatic resources and fertile soil, making it an ideal growing region for Early Crisp Pears. Known for their large size, bright color, crisp juiciness, and smooth fruit surface, Jingning Early Crisp Pears are highly favored by domestic and international merchants and consumers. The product is exported to cities such as Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Hong Kong. It has won gold awards at both the Gansu Provincial and Pingliang Municipal Forestry and Fruit Product Exhibition & Trade Fairs. To date, the county has developed a 52,000-mu Early Crisp Pear base in the northwest, with an annual output reaching 15,600 tons and a production value of 24.26 million yuan.

　　 Jingning Early Crisp Pears are mostly oval or oblong in shape, with an average single fruit weight of about 250 grams, and can reach up to 700 grams. The skin is yellow-green or greenish-yellow, smooth and glossy with ribbed protrusions, and is thin and crisp. The lenticels are small and not prominent. The core is relatively small. The flesh is white, fine-grained, crisp and refreshing, with few stone cells, abundant juice, a mildly sweet taste, and contains 11%–14% soluble solids, 7.23% soluble sugar, 0.28% titratable acid, and 3.70 mg/100g vitamin C. The quality is excellent and highly popular among consumers.